Singer 7470 Confidence Computerized Sewing Machine

Sewing has made a resurgence of late with refashioning leading the way. Sewing enthusiast and novices alike are enjoying current and traditional sewing such as sewing for home decor, mending and alterations, construction, or crafts with the Singer 7470.

When you think of sewing, you think of Singer. That is because the company has been in business over 150, has earned numerous awards, and continues to build loyal customers.


Some of the Singer 7470 Confidence benefit and features include:

* Stitch width of up to 7mm wide
* 13 needle positions
* Programmable needle up/down button
* Free arm with accessory storage
* Carry handle that folds
* Audible and visual warning signal given if there is a problem

The Benefits and Features also include:

* Automatic needle threader and 6-second thread path
* Twin needle sewing - used to create decorative patterns with two threads
* QuickThread bobbin - gives the top drop-in bobbin a clear view plate so it's easy to load correctly every time
* Stitch options including handlook quilting (gives the look of a handquilted stitch); alphabet (with upper case, specialty characters, numerals, punctuation), 6 styles of 1-step and an infinite length bar-tack buttonhole, button sewing, different hem options and a wide variety of stretch, quilt, heirloom and decorative stitches (over 150 patterns)

The Review Are In! People love the Singer 7470 Confidence:

• With so many sewing machines on the market, it becomes overwhelming to know which machine to choose. I based my decision largely on consumer reviews (as well as a recommendation from several staff members at a retail store). As of now, I couldn't be happier with my decision. Posted by Grace 11/2008

• The instruction manual is very well written. Self threading the machine turned out to be a breeze. Selecting the stitch was super simple. Posted by Cookie 08/2009

• -I love the drop-in bobbin. I don't even mind having to adjust the thread myself while it's winding, either (as another reviewer pointed out). It's just so much easier than on my old machine. -It handles all fabrics, thick and thin. Just make sure you're using the right needle (of course)! Posted 08/2009

Whether the sewing enthusiast in your life is a current Project Runway fan, expert seamstress, or a hobbyist the Singer 7470 is a wonderful tool for helping sewing enthusiasts explore and express their creativity.

The Joys of Receiving a Children's Music Box

Music boxes have been filling our lives with fantasy and tunes since the late 1700's. Originally designed to be carried as a snuff box in men's vest garments, the music box has developed from individual musical enjoyment, to home entertainment, to wonder and delight for children of all ages.

Today there are several types of music boxes to choose from including musical snow globes, musical jewelry boxes, trinket boxes, figurines, eggs, ballerina music boxes, and photo frames.

The top 5 tunes of today's music box are 1) Amazing Grace, 2) Fur Elise, 3) Pachelbel's Canon in D, 4) Wind Beneath My Wings, and 5) You Are My Sunshine.

Music boxes make wonderful long-lasting gifts for children and adults alike as Christmas gifts, Mother's Day gifts, birthday gifts, and special family occasion gifts. A wonderful, timeless gift, children's music boxes will continue to delight and inspire.

Little Tikes EasyStore Table

The Little Tikes EasyStore Table is one of the best purchases we made for our toddler daughter. This table provides a perfectly scaled to size area for watching television, playing with molding dough, having a snack, reading, or doing crafts. The picnic style seating seats up to 6 children and provides a place for children and their creativity.

The table design includes an indented center area to hold crayons, snacks, paints, or craft supplies. The center also has two cup holders and an opening for an umbrella. Using this table outside is just as easy as using it inside. The sturdy plastic withstands the elements, juice, crayons and most importantly is able to be cleaned with everyday surface cleaner.

This table can easily travel to the beach, camping, visiting with the grandparents, or in a playhouse. It is easy to store and open and requires no tools for assembly.

With the holidays approaching the Little Tikes EasyStore Table could possibly be the best answer to the "children's table"!

The Fascination Antworks Illuminated Gel Ant Farm

Thankfully the ant farm my daughter received as a gift is the new Fascinations Antworks Illuminated space age gel ant farm. I say thankfully because of the nutrient rich gel the ants live in. This for me and my family was more enjoyable than the traditional sand environment.

After receiving the Harvester ants we bought online, we put them in the refrigerator a short while to give them a chance to "chill". Apparently the cooler air makes them a bit sluggish, diminishing the little rascals from wanting to make a run for it when trying to introduce them to their new environment. This of course makes for a more pleasant transfer to the gel ant farm.


Watching the Ants Build An Ant Tunnel

The instructions for the gel ant farm recommend making four holes of two different depths in the gel with the included stick. These holes will be entries for the ants to help them begin tunneling. One tip is to make one or two holes closer to the side of the container. It is very intriguing to watch the ants tunnel from these tunnels that are on the sides of the container. It was great seeing the ants progress within 24 hours of placing them in the container.

The Gel Environment

The Fascination Ant Gel is a nutrient rich environment for the ants. There is no need to feed them or provide water. Everything the ants need to survive is contained in the Nasa Ant Gel. The instructions do recommend carefully lifting the lid of the container once a week to provide a breath of fresh air for the hard workers!

The ant life expectancy is an average of 12 weeks. As the ants die, the other ants bring the dead ants to the surface. This makes for easy removal of the dead ants. Our ants lasted 10 weeks, just short of the average of 3 months.

The Gel Ant Farm Makes a Great Gift!

With the gel ant farm container dimensions of 6 inches high, about 6 -1/2 inches wide, and just about 1 1/2 inches deep it is a nice size for a desktop, countertop, or a shelf. The ants are enjoyable to watch as they persevere in their tunnel building. Having the Fascinations Antworks Illuminated gel ant farm is a great gift that is enjoyable for all ages!

Enjoy this time lapse video of a working gel ant farm!

This Bissell Vacuum Makes Vacuuming Easy!

It's been suggested I vacuum too often. What's considered too often? I figure the day I empty the vacuum canister and it's empty inside is the day to begin cutting back on daily vacuuming.

The tool I use to make this daily task more enjoyable is the Bissell 3 Way FeatherWeight 3106. This lightweight vacuum has power, versatility, and durabilty.

I have been enjoying using the Bissell 3106 Featherweight Lightweight Vacuum for just over two months. During this time I have found this vacuum to be ideal for our daily kitchen use. It collects dog hair well, as well as every day leaves, dirt, and food crumbs. The product performs well, generally collecting small and medium items with one pass.

The Bissell 3106 can be used in one of three ways: 1) as a floor vacuum with the floor nozzle, 2) as a hand vacuum, or 3) with the crevice tool or the floor tool as a multi-purpose vacuum. The crevice tool is especially handy for cleaning spills in cabinets, or carpeting along the wall molding.

I use the Bissell 3106 on the ceramic tile with the floor nozzle. The great thing about the floor nozzle is that is transitions easily to carpeting. So when I am vacuuming the ceramic floor, I can also vacuum the throw rug in the kitchen all without interruption.

The power cord is a good length on this vacuum and the attachments are very effective. I also like using the hand vacuum with the floor attachment on my steps thus avoiding managing the large upright vacuum on flights of stairs.

The Bissell 3106 Featherweight Lightweight Vacuum is a real joy to have as a cleaning tool, even if it is everyday!

The New LG Cell Phone the LG enV Touch

I just got the LG enV Touch a few weeks ago and have been having a ball using it. The three things I like best about the phone so far are: 1) This is my first phone with a Qwerty keyboard....Love that I type one key for each desired letter!, 2) the phone plays music, and 3) the 3.2 megapixel camera.


Texting with the Qwerty Keyboard

This isn't my first cell phone, but it I do have to say that since having my LG enV Touch, this is the most texting I have done with my LG cell phone. It's so much easier to send a message, and there is the added bonus of the recipient of the message doesn't have to wait forever for my responses :)!

Listening and Enjoying Music

I have also enjoyed listening to music with my phone. It's been nice to have along while waiting somewhere or even in the car. The speakers on the LG enV Touch are great for listening or the 3.5mm headphone jack can be used to listen to music with headphones.

Taking Pictures Using the External Screen

And last but not least I have been enjoying taking pictures with the external screen on my LG enV Touch. The camera is a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus. Using the larger external screen makes taking pictures fun and easy!

The LG EnV Touch continues to be a pleasure to use. I look forward to learning about using the camera to make videos, changing the contact icons to show pictures of my family and friends, purchasing LG Cell Phone accessories and using the visual voice mail.